Yes, Mary did give her consent upon being informed by the angel Gabriel of God’s plan for her to conceive and bear Jesus, who would be the Savior. The account of Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel and her response is found in the Gospel of Luke.
In Luke 1:26-38, the angel Gabriel visits Mary to announce that she has been chosen by God to give birth to Jesus. Despite being initially troubled and questioning how this could happen since she was a virgin, Mary’s response to the divine plan was one of submission and consent to God’s will.
Luke 1:38 records Mary’s response, “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
This passage shows that Mary, having been given the choice, willingly accepted God’s plan, demonstrating her faith and trust in God. Her consent is an integral part of the Annunciation narrative, highlighting her role as a willing participant in God’s redemptive plan for humanity.
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